Songwriter’s Secrets: The Song Writing Process
Follow Sabrina Peña Young as she guides you step by step through the song writing and recording process using the example song Pink Slips and Baby Shoes.
Songwriter’s Secrets: First Steps in Song Writing
The first step to writing a new song is getting the lyrics down. Try these exercises and tips for finding inspiration and widening your rhyming vocabulary.
Songwriter’s Secrets: Introduction to Songwriting
Want to write a song, but not sure where to start? In this series songwriter Sabrina Peña Young guides us through writing lyrics, melodies and harmonies.
Common Myths About Music Composition
When you’re just starting out, songwriting can feel uncomfortable, but there’s no need to be intimidated by composing your own music. Ignore the myths.
Songwriting Tips: How to Express Yourself Through Music
Composing “good” music and lyrics is a goal for many musicians. If you’re just starting to write your own songs, check out our best practices.
Great Music – or just Great Marketing? Experts explain why Adele’s "Hello" is a hit
Adele’s new song “Hello” has been a phenomenal hit but opinions are divided about whether it’s music or marketing which is responsible for its success.
A Halloween Treat: Classic Song-Writing Tricks
Discover some of the classic song writing tricks used by the greats with this selection of fun Halloween-themed songs by John Anealio. Listen and learn!
How to Develop Your New Song's Theme
We think that the theme of a track just means its melody. But in fact theme is a much bigger concept and you should know all your options when writing music.
Looping 101 – Making Music from Sounds
Did you know you can replicate entire songs on your own? With looping, you can create all the elements of your favorite tune, start to finish. Check it out!
How to Find Inspiration in Songs You Love
All song writers get stuck sometimes, but we all have a secret weapon we can put to use: our favourite songs! Learn how to use songs you love to inspire you.
Buildings and Chords: Draw Inspiration from your Environment
If you’ve ever struggled for musical inspiration or wanted to break out beyond the normal sounds, try these imaginative exercises to create something different.
How to find your musical creativity
Every musicians struggles for inspiration now and then. Here are six time-tested ways to re-ignite your own musical creativity and get back on track in music.
